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The emperor's personal letter?

Zhang Yan did not expect to receive such a thing.

However, with the foreshadowing made by Xiao Shu just now, he probably knew what the letter said.

He opened the copper tube, and took out a tightly rolled letter paper. After unfolding, it was actually less than a thousand characters, and the content was not much, and the meaning was similar to what Xiao Shu had laid out before.To sum it up in one sentence: the royal family needs the help of Zhang Jiaoxi, and there will be great rewards in the future.

I also roughly stated in the letter the specific content of the "help" and the time.Of course, he also praised Zhang Yan by the way.The words are sincere and the attitude is peaceful, giving people a kind of comfort like a spring breeze, without the harsh oppression of the throne.

"Zhang Jiaoxi wrote a letter in his own hand, so don't worry about asking Xi for this busy job!" Xiao Shu also cupped his hands.He and Nanyuan Kingdom are closely bound together.Naturally, she is very aware of the positive impact of Princess Qingling's previous victory, as well as the weight of this subsequent competition.

If Nanyuan Kingdom loses, it will really be slapped into the mud.For the joy of finally winning, it undoubtedly poured a basin of cold water, and it was even a heart-breaking matter.The status of the royal family of Nanyuan Kingdom might be shaken.

But Zhang Yan didn't answer.Smiling and continuing to walk in the woods.Xiao Shu followed beside him, and after a while he smiled and said, "If you have any request, you can make a request. After all, time is running out, so I would like to ask Xi to make a decision earlier."

"Hehe, I dare not ask for it, but I do have it."

Xiao Shu thought it was true.It is impossible to ask Zhang Yanbai for help.Even with the emperor's handwritten letter, it doesn't have as much face as imagined.

"Teacher, please tell me. Since Xiao is here to deliver this, I can decide some things."

"With Xiao Yuan's judgment on this, I dared to say it. I want to buy all the longevity stones produced in the precious mine belt between Linxia and Yumen." Zhang Yan expressed his thoughts.

"Ah? This is...why?" Xiao Shu was dumbfounded.He naturally knew the two place names Zhang Yan mentioned, Linxia and Yumen.These are the two largest gem producing areas in Nanyuan Kingdom. Nearly [-]% of all kinds of gems are produced from these two places, and the mine belt in the middle of these two places.It's not just the Longevity Stone, some more expensive gemstones are also available.

But Xiao Shu didn't understand why Zhang Yan would suddenly make such a request.Even if Zhang Yan said "buy", you still have to ask clearly.Otherwise, it is estimated that this kind of thing will be difficult to report.Because if you think about it, you know that even if it is just the Longevity Stone, it involves many problems in all aspects.Of course, more depends on whether Zhang Yan has other choices, and I hope to find out more.

"Longevity Stone is very useful for me, and I will need to use it in many places in the future. Although the price of Longevity Stone on the market is not expensive, there are some things that I hope to hold more in my hand, otherwise I will not feel safe. .Please forgive Xiao court judge a lot."

"Other..."

"There are no other requests. There is no need." Zhang Yan waved his hand, seemingly satisfied, and blocked all Xiao Shu's words to test whether he could change a condition.

Xiao Shu looked a little uncomfortable.He didn't speak, and he didn't shy away from it, he just kept silent and made it clear that he was planning in his heart.The decentralization he got was actually not small, but he was cautious, so he thought it over carefully.In the end, after equating the longevity stone with the money ticket, I felt that although the matter was complicated, it was not too much, and it was even easier to deal with than some other requirements.

After all, Zhang Yan didn't ask for it, but bought it with money, but he could only sell it to him, and the price should be the current market price.In this way, there will be no loss to the government agencies that hold those mining rights, or some private mine owners, and the forces behind those mine owners.

"If Zhang Jiaoxi only has this request, then Xiao can agree to teach now. All longevity stones produced in Linxia and Yumen will be purchased by Jiaoxi first."

"Can you establish written evidence?"

"Hahaha, of course! But my written evidence can only be used when the teacher takes it to Yuanding. When it is implemented in Linxia and Yumen, the teacher needs to ask people related to the royal family to help go to the relevant yamen in Yuanding. Issue written evidence with actual effect." Xiao Shu didn't think it was disobedient, on the contrary, he broke down the matter of the written evidence and explained it clearly to Zhang Yan.

"Then thank Xiao Yuan for the judgment. With the written evidence, Zhang Yan can immediately set off for Yuanding Imperial City."

"Okay! Then it's not too late!"

But it is said to leave immediately, but there is really no such rush.Zhang Yan returned home after taking the paperwork from Xiao Shu.He has to arrange things at home.

In addition to the arrangement of the magic circle at home, the magic weapons carried by Zhang Huiyuan and Wang Lanping should also be fine.He Xianghong was also left at home to watch.He also sent a letter to Zhou Cang, and at the same time sent a letter to Shen Wujiu who stayed in Langyuan City and did not leave.What I'm asking for is the safety of the family during Zhang Yan's absence from home.

Moreover, Zhang Yan did not set off alone on this trip, but brought his two registered disciples with him.Hugging the two little babies together with excitement, even "little wood" Yang Rui rarely laughed happily.He kept telling Wang Nian that Yuan must belong to his family, and he wanted to invite "Brother Shitou" to eat delicious food!

"Teacher, did you go to the imperial city this time to help my elder sister Qingling fight bad guys?" Yang Rui asked.

"Yes, but not all. The main purpose is to help, but I also want to meet your father on the way, and also show you the effect of the actual application of the methods in the Taoist sect. Gain insight."

Chapter 284 State affairs

Fei Yuxin's speed is extremely fast, and it also adopts the ladder mode of the station. After exhaustion, it will stop at the station to eat and rest, and the copper pipe will be removed and installed on another flying feather to continue.So Zhang Yan had just set off here, and even before he left Beijiang County, the news of Fei Yu had already reached Yang Sheng in the palace of Yuanding Imperial City.

"Want gems?" Yang Sheng was quite surprised.He never thought that Zhang Yan would make such a request.I have thought that the other party wants money or authority.But I spend my wallet to round up the "Longevity Stone", which...

I wrote the letter before to give the other party enough face.A strong man with mysterious means is qualified to be respected by Yang Sheng.Of course, the "strong" he respects does not refer to the killing methods shown by Zhang Yan, but the ability to refine the bone-strengthening pills, as well as the "method of refining skin and flesh with medicine" and the kind of burning paper and swallowing as mentioned by Princess Qingling. A means of gaining powerful benefits.

The letter was written by Xiao Shu himself to Yang Sheng.The above described in detail the process of negotiating conditions between myself and Zhang Yan, almost repeating the original words.

"The Longevity Stone is very important to his method?" Yang Sheng said to himself and put away the letter.

Although the longevity stone is not cheap, it may not be the top or first-class gemstone.There is also a lot of output in Nanyuan country and even other places.The actual application is only limited to a limited number of types of jewelry.There is a lot of stock, but sales have been mediocre.

Now being asked by Zhang Yan to take away the Longevity Stone produced in Linxia, ​​Yumen and the veins between the two places, this is not a big price for Yang Sheng, even if it only depends on the value, is it not worth the price easy to say.Even the government-run ore owners and the owners of those private mines will be very happy.Because longevity stones usually do not have such a large quantity and stable buyers.

"Let me tell you, if there are longevity stones in the veins in the royal family's hands, they will not be sold. You can also charge some of them in the market outside." Yang Sheng didn't care whether the price of longevity stones would be raised.What he cares about is that since the Longevity Stone is valued by Zhang Yan, it must have something important.The Imperial Household Office is not short of money, just hoarding some longevity stones, watching while walking.

According to the footsteps, it would take half a month for Zhang Yan to reach Yuanding at the earliest.In terms of time, it should be able to catch up with the deadline agreed with Huayue Kingdom.As long as Zhang Yan can do amazing moves as Princess Qingling said.In the three matches after that, there was no small chance of winning.

As for what to do if you lose?Yang Sheng is already thinking about it.

"Hasn't Shi Xuan replied yet?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Let's go to Jiyu to remind him again! Let him go to the Eastern Army not to guard Tonghu Pass, but to be able to go south and give confidence to the Yuezhong area. Once he wants to move, he must give me A definite answer!"

"It's Your Majesty, this servant will send someone to give Junshuai Shi another urging."

The people below hurriedly went to get Ji Yu's order to go to the Eastern Army's camp.This is already the third Jiyu sent by the emperor to the Eastern Army in the past half month.

Nearly [-]% of the waterway in the southeast was cut off, which had a great impact on the entire eastern counties of Nanyuan Kingdom.Moreover, Chilin's Huayue Navy has repeatedly approached and provoked the Yuezhong Water Village.Even one of them was in the middle of the night, if an oversight hadn't been discovered, no one could guarantee that Hua Yue's past would be limited to "provocation".Because there are only two important figures in Huayue in Nanyuan Kingdom.With Guo Yulong's strength, it is not impossible to protect Princess Baowen and sneak away.

Therefore, the entire southeastern part of Nanyuan Kingdom is full of panic and panic.And the terrain in the southeast does not have a strong pass to defend. Once the defense line is broken through, there is a risk of collapse.When the time comes, it will be fatal if you go straight to Yuanding.

So Yang Sheng wrote to Shi Xuan, asking if he could go south to fill the gap in the southeast at any time in the near future, and help the front line of Vietnam and China to provide strength support.Even if something happens, it can block the possibility of Huayue Kingdom going north and turning west to Yuanding.

This is the main reason why Yang Sheng placed Shi Xuan as the commander of the Eastern Army and served as the general manager of the Eastern Army.Otherwise, although Beiwu is also a serious trouble, but after all, there is Tonghuguan blocking it, so how difficult is it to break through and go south?Is it necessary to put nearly [-]% of the main force of Nanyuan Kingdom there?

But although he didn't get Shi Xuan's reply the fastest, Yang Sheng never doubted Shi Xuan's loyalty.Without absolute trust, Yang Sheng would not put Shi Xuan in such an important position.He thought that Shi Xuan failed to reply in time, and he probably had other plans.

Yang Sheng put down his pen.All copper bars on the right hand side have been approved.But there was still a roll of notes on the table in front of him that he had deliberately taken out to ponder over carefully.

"Hey……"

How about managing state affairs?Not to mention many things, there are always various accidents.Changes in the current situation test people's judgment and decision-making.

Huayue's brazenness here made Nanyuan Kingdom feel the pressure from Shangguo on the other side of Yueshui.And in the west, the same pressure.He had even been killed to the point of bleeding.

To the east of Nanyuan Kingdom and across the river is the Kingdom of Huayue, and to the west is of course the Kingdom of Haoyue Yao.

Unlike Huayue, Yao Nation and Nanyuan Nation have never had any small tricks or tricks when confronting Nanyuan Nation.The comparison is absolute hard power and toughness on the battlefield.

Chonglan County in the west has become particularly stable because of Song Qinghe's performance.The method called Bagua array has achieved excellent results in the terrain of Yubei Mountain.

But this time it was not Chonglan County that was anxious, but Xiyuan County in the southwest.

Chonglan County was coveted by the demon clan because of the Yushan fruit on the mountain.And Xiyuan County is the vast fertile land coveted by the demon clan.They don't farm, but they like to plunder.Come every year.But this year, there is a tendency to sweep Xiyuan County.Not only was the battle extremely intense, but the fight all the way did not collect food and evacuate it as in the past. Instead, they continued to move forward and went straight to "Baishi", the core town of Xiyuan County.

Now on Yang Sheng's desk is the joint request for help from Li Mi, the governor of Xiyuan County, and Wang Wuqi, the general manager of the Ximian Military Road.They hope to send at least [-] soldiers to Xiyuan County for reinforcements as soon as possible, instead of relying on all over the place to help the criminal soldiers in the past, it is useless.It can't solve the predicament of Xiyuan County at this time.

But the more this time, the more Yang Sheng dared not easily deploy troops from other places to help.When Dongmian was also distracted by Huayue.It is even more impossible to mess up.

After unfolding the copper bar and looking at it carefully from the beginning.Yang Sheng suddenly had a ruthless arrogance.Finally, he picked up the red pen on the table and wrote eight characters on the copper bar: Waiting for the twenty thousand forbidden troops to help you!

"The decree is to immediately mobilize [-] troops from the imperial city to aid Xiyuan County. With the military talisman, report to the Yamen of the Ministry of War for endorsement, and order the arrows to be sent to the various gates of the imperial city and to be known along the way. Food and grass from various places are prepared in advance for the army..."

Chapter 285

"Brother! Try my roasted rice beans! It's delicious!"

Wang Nian held a yellowed lotus leaf in front of Zhang Yan, and on the lotus leaf were grains of ripe rice beans.There are bursts of fragrance of lotus leaves and beans.

The so-called baked beans are somewhat similar to the beggar chicken that Zhang Yan had eaten when he was on Earth.Wrap the lotus leaves with beans wrapped in mud, and then put them on the fire to bake. After they are cooked, break the mud and take out the lotus leaves inside, and you can enjoy the deliciousness.This simple but unique way of cooking is also very common in the wilderness.Especially when traveling in the wild, it is often used as an emergency cooking method.

Wang Nian grew up in Zhuangzi, where there was no shortage of leather monkeys like him, who climbed trees and drilled holes in the mountains and ponds, and felt uncomfortable everywhere they didn't peel their skins.They sneakily dug out beans from other people's fields, and dared not take them home. A few mischievous people would find a place where no one was around and use this method of roasting rice and beans to roast and share.Have fun.

So this trick made "little wood" Yang Rui, the prince who "has never seen the world", startled for a while.

Zhang Yan picked up a bean and tasted it, it was really good.Although no salt is added, the beans have a rich aroma, which can be used to satisfy hunger or as a light snack.

"It seems that you have a good grasp of the heat." While eating, Zhang Yan paid more attention to this time Wang Nian finally did not burn the beans.

Can the monkeys who often do this kind of thing in Zhuangzi burn rice and beans?

It won't burn.But it is different if the fire is not firewood but the five elements fire method.At least when Wang Nian first started, let alone roasting things, he would burn himself with a slightly larger fire method.In the end, even after a large part of his hair was burnt bald, he calmed down and honestly followed Zhang Yan's teaching to learn the art of fire control before thinking about showing off.

But Zhang Yan also had to admit that the physique of the five elements of fire is indeed different, and Wang Nian's fire control technique has progressed very quickly.Although it is not yet possible to play any tricks, the general fire method can be retracted freely and can be controlled in details in the middle.

Roasting rice beans was what Zhang Yan thought of for Wang Nian, so that he could actually test his fire control and fire skills.Now it seems that the requirements are basically met.It also means that Wang Nian can continue to practice the deeper Five Elements Fire Technique later.

However, compared to his extraordinary talents in fire control and five elements fire art, Wang Nian's performance in talismans seemed to be an eyesore.

This kid couldn't even calm down when drawing symbols.Simple talismans are okay, but slightly more complicated talismans will always start to lose the pen after half of the drawing, or start to wander, causing the talisman to fall short.After being punished several times by Zhang Yan, there was still little improvement.

It's like a partial subject. Although Wang Nian is interested in the effect of talismans, he is not interested in the process of drawing them.

On the contrary, Yang Rui, who was nicknamed "Little Wood" by Wang Nian, had a high talent in drawing talismans.This was also the time when Wang Nian wanted to be lazy, so he asked Yang Rui, who hadn't touched the talisman depiction, to help him "do his homework", but Zhang Yan discovered it after seeing through it at a glance.At that time, Yang Rui was punished for helping others to be "lazy", and he tasted the fun from the golden hoop. Since then, he has grown his mind and understood that his status as a prince will not be taken care of in the eyes of the teacher. "Brother Stone" treats everyone equally.

Although he was punished, Yang Rui made an exception for Zhang Yan to familiarize himself with the depiction of talismans because of his accidentally exposed talisman talent.Now that the aura has not yet formed a group, it can only depict some of the most basic talismans such as the spirit-gathering talisman, which should be warmed up for Yang Rui.Yang Rui should be able to bring him a lot of surprises when the aura forms a group and enters the entraining qi in the future.

After eating the roasted rice and beans, the group continued on their way.Almost never entered the city on the way, they just ran all the way, rested for a while when they arrived at the post station, and then changed horses to continue on the road.So Zhang Yan didn't see the so-called customs along the road at all, but he ate a lot of wild game.Those guards of Yang Rui who were traveling with him came here at night as an extra meal.In their opinion, the Thirteenth Prince had suffered too much along the way.

Zhang Yan saw it all, and he understood the hospitality of the guards.After all, in the eyes of others, the thirteenth prince, who had been down and out, suddenly had great luck.In the future, if he succeeds in his studies, he can definitely become a prince with real power, not to mention inheriting the throne.Follow from now on, isn't that the work of following the tiger?In the future, this cub will remember their kindness when he grows up. It won't be difficult to protect his wealth, right?

But Zhang Yan felt that the wishes of these people would probably come to nothing in the end.Yang Rui's temperament is cool and cold, which is most suitable for Taoist practice.Even in terms of xinxing alone, Yang Rui is even more suitable for the way of Taoism than Zhang Yan.He even has a natural sensitivity and interest in "Enlightenment".From Yang Rui who always asked questions before, we can see how interested he is in those weird "reasons".I am still "interested" now, maybe I will be immersed in it in the future.

There are too many mysterious things in the path of Taoism.You can realize the Tao by rolling around in the world of mortals, and you can also understand the Tao with a pure heart and few desires. Almost all the available paths are closely related to the mind.From Zhang Yan's point of view, Yang Rui will most likely choose the path of pure heart and asceticism the more he cultivates to a higher place. At that time, let alone the world of mortals, even the imperial power will be difficult to arouse Yang Rui's interest.How can protect the wealth of these guards?

On the contrary, Wang Nian's heart is out of restlessness, and he is more likely to enter the world of mortals in the future. He will have to struggle a lot before he can find his own way.

And Zhang Yan would always laugh at himself when he thought of this.Seeing the way of others seems easy.But what about his own way?He has already returned to the early stage of the divine realm, but he still can't see clearly his own way.It always appeared in front of him in a specious manner, but when he wanted to clear away the clouds and mists, he would get confused together with the essence that he wanted to see.

"What is my way?" This is Zhang Yan's first obsession with practice since he came to Huangtianyu.It was also something he had to figure out.This is related to how he should go in the future.

Zhang Yan began to sit on the carriage and close his eyes to rest.The two young ones got together and chatted small things. When they were tired, they would lie on the car window and look out. They would enjoy seeing a cow for a long time.When I was really sleepy, I leaned on the limp bed in the car and fell asleep.It's really hard for them to see the exhaustion of boats and cars.

After more than half a month of frantic rushing, I changed a section of the boat halfway, and finally arrived at the boundary of Yuanding.

Enter Yuanding and go for another two days.

"Zhang Jiaoxi, you can see the imperial city after passing the pass in front." The head of the guard came over to explain the situation.

But Zhang Yan nodded, raised his chin, and said, "There seems to be a master waiting in front, is it the person you are there to meet?"

Chapter 286

Zhang Yan's words stunned the head of the guards beside the carriage, and he waved his hand to slow down the team, and then asked a former detective to rush forward to find out what happened.In advance, there was no notification from Yuanding Imperial City that there would be any expert support at the pass.

Besides, what realm would Zhang Yan talk about as a master?

What is more worrying is that someone is ambushing ahead.After all, the situation in Nanyuan Kingdom at this moment is not very good.But anyone who is well-informed knows that the southwest and southeast are in a state of desolation.Moreover, the subsequent "accepting relatives and breaking through three barriers" is not just as simple as saving face for Nanyuan Nation.It is uncertain whether anyone has received the news in advance that they are planning to intercept and kill them on the road.

After about half a stick of incense, the forward-looking rider came back alone, and said a few words in the ear of the head of the guards, which changed the expression on the latter's face.

Zhang Yan is not in a hurry.Since the solo rider who was exploring came back soon, he didn't sense any energy fluctuations of fighting in front of him.That means it's not dangerous.As for the change in the face of the head of the guards, it should be the appearance of some unexpected characters.

"Zhang Jiaoxi, in front of you is Prince Huayue Guolong leading someone over there. It looks like he is waiting for you."

Prince Long?Guo Yulong! ?

Zhang Yan did not expect that the person in front of him who gave him a strong qi and blood reaction and energy fluctuations would be the chief culprit of Huayue Kingdom who disturbed Nanyuan Kingdom's recent unrest in the east.

But at this moment, Guo Yulong had a choice to be in this place, and he wanted to meet him halfway.What is this for?

see you?Naturally, it cannot be pushed away.Everyone is standing at the pass and waiting, you can still go around, so you won't be so timid, right?

In addition, Guo Yulong seemed to know the whereabouts of Zhang Yan and his party like the palm of his hand, otherwise how could it be so "just right"?

In fact, compared to Zhang Yan, the guards beside him were even more troubled.They didn't know whether Zhang Yan should go to see Guo Yulong, but they had no discretion in this trip, and they couldn't do anything about Zhang Yan.

The carriage speeded up under such uncertain conditions, and finally passed the pass, and saw a pavilion made of thatched huts on the side of the road. There were many warriors guarding the pavilion, and a man with gray hair was sitting inside, Holding a cup of tea, he looked towards the carriage with a smile.

Can't avoid it, and Zhang Yan never thought about avoiding it.The reason he came to Yuanding Imperial City this time was to meet the high-ranking officials of Nanyuan Kingdom.This is a necessary process for him to start his new path now.Of course, if Guo Yulong wanted to meet him, he wouldn't mind.At the same time, I am also curious, is there anything different about the bosses of Huayue Shangguo?

"Zhang Jiaoxi is face to face, Guo Yulong is being polite!"

Seeing Zhang Yan getting off the carriage, Guo Yulong put down his teacup, walked to the side of the thatched shed, and bowed to Zhang Yan.There is no need to guess, Zhang Yan's portrait has already recorded Guo Yulong's heart, not to mention that there is only Zhang Yan in this carriage, and it is self-evident who Zhang Yan is.

After Zhang Yan returned the gift, he also politely said a few words.It is called "Prince Long".Then he followed the other party back to the thatched shed, and was served a cup of tea in front of him.

As for the distinguished thirteenth prince Yang Rui, Wang Nian pulled him aside to play with the horses grazing.It also avoided the embarrassment of the scene.

"I don't know why Prince Long is waiting here for Zhang?"

While Zhang Yan asked straight to the point, he felt in his heart the oppressive force of the other party on him, as well as the strength and weakness brought about by the hidden strength.

It is said that there is a connection between the strong and the strong.This is true.It can be called "intuition" in a more mysterious way.But this kind of intuition will not appear when the gap in strength is too great.Because it can't even do it at all, so it can't be said to sense the strength or weakness.

Zhang Yan had heard Shen Wujiu say that Guo Yulong was a warrior in the mountains.And it is also said to be the late stage of Duanshan Realm.Looking at Nanyuan Country, there is no such warrior, Zhang Yan has never heard of it anyway.The Liu Renchuan he had met was only in the middle of Duanshan Realm.

But even though the realm is the same, Guo Yulong's late stage seems to be similar to Liu Renchuan's mid stage.That is to say, the blood is indeed stronger, but the strength of the two people is almost the same in intuition.

This is not because Zhang Yan feels that Guo Yulong's late stage of Duanshan Realm is sloppy, but that Liu Renchuan's mid-stage Duanshan Realm seems to be tricky, and it is definitely not a "middle stage of Duanshan Realm" as simple as it is said.Perhaps this is why there is a saying that Liu Renchuan is the most powerful martial artist in Beijiang County even though he is not in the martial arts academy in a hub city like Xiangkou?